xxi, 314 p., [8] p. of plates : 24 cm

An account of the author's three decades of research into the lives and behaviors of spotted dolphins describes some of her most memorable experiences while revealing surprising findings on dolphin characteristics and communication abilities

Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-304) and index

The early years : exposure, 1985-91 : first contact with dolphins : a vision of the future. First contact with dolphins : establishing the relationship ; Getting the drift : dolphin behavior and communication ; Realities of life at sea -- The middle years : observation, 1992-96 : cracking the code " detection and deciphering. Dolphin society takes shape ; Interspecies interactions : spotted and bottlenose dolphins ; Coming up for air -- The later years : insight, 1997-2008 : two-way communication in the wild : is it possible? The two-way work begins : Phase II ; Advancing the work ; Three generations : grandmothers and grandfathers -- Appendix. Family trees

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